Mercure Darlington King'S Hotel
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Mercure Darlington King'S Hotel Review
Centrally situated within 5 minutes' walk of St Cuthbert Church, the 4-star Mercure Darlington King'S Hotel offers a shared lounge and various recreational opportunities. Located a few minutes' drive from such shopping venues as Cornmill Shopping Centre, the eco-friendly hotel has 83 rooms near a train station.
An English breakfast is available daily at the Mercure Darlington King'S Darlington. The Mercure Darlington King'S has an à la carte restaurant, serving a range of local dishes. Also, this Darlington property features a snack bar. Guests may find the seafood restaurant Coopers Chippy & Diner only 5 minutes' stroll from the accommodation.
The smoke-free property stands in the heart of Darlington, within 200 metres of Market Hall and Clock Tower. This Darlington hotel is also 5 minutes' drive from such natural sights as the wetland park "Drinkfield Marsh Nature Reserve".
Along with other cultural attractions Head of Steam Railway Museum is nestled within close proximity of the newly-refreshed accommodation.
For those travelling from afar, Durham Tees Valley airport is 15 minutes' drive away.
Some of the air-conditioned rooms comprise a kitchen and a kitchenette, and are furnished with a cupboard and a work desk. Guests can make use of a coffeemaker and a non-alcoholic minibar, and relax with Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. For more comfort, guest toiletries and dressing gowns, along with a power shower, are provided.
Key Features
- private parking
- free wifi
- restaurant
- non-smoking rooms
- facilities for disabled guests
- room service
- bar
- good breakfast
Impressions
Pros
- Luxurious old-fashioned hotel with a particularly good central setting.
- Good sized and newly decorated rooms; most with a double bed and a fridge.
- Some units with modern decor.
- Continental breakfast with a good food selection.
- The tapas restaurant serves Italian fare for lunch and dinner.
- Traditional downstairs bar.
- Efficient service provided.
- Good prices for the area.
Cons
- Very dated bathrooms may not be everyone's cup of tea.
- A few vacationers mentioned that Wi-Fi was very poor.
Facilities
Dining facilities
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
- Electric kettle
Rooms
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Ironing facilities
- Flat-screen TV
- Direct dial telephone
- AM/FM alarm clock
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Activities for Kids
- Children's buffet
Rooms
Superior Double Room
Standard Double Room
Standard Twin Room
Location
Landmarks nearby
- Durham Town Hall 510 m (1673 ft)
- Head of Steam 1.31 km (4298 ft)
- The Hullabalo 610 m (2001 ft)
- Darlington Clock Tower 140 m (459 ft)
- Inside Out 450 m (1476 ft)
- Skerne Bridge 1.44 km (4724 ft)
- South Park 1.63 km (1.01 mi.)
- Market Hall and Clock Tower 170 m (558 ft)
- Thornton Hall Gardens 2.10 km (1.30 mi.)
Restaurants nearby
- The Old Yard Tapas Bar 240 m (787 ft)
- Porter's 370 m (1214 ft)
- Pizza Hut Darlington 250 m (820 ft)
- Picco Bar & Pizzeria 250 m (820 ft)
- Influence cafe 310 m (1017 ft)
- The Pennyweight 260 m (853 ft)
- Cafe Nero 250 m (820 ft)
- Al Forno 330 m (1083 ft)
Transportation
- Prebend Row 90 m (295 ft)
- Tubwell Row 220 m (722 ft)
- Northgate 250 m (820 ft)
- Houndgate 400 m (1312 ft)